Cambridge
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from 'Billy' [William Gooch] to his parents, 1791
Referring to his forthcoming voyage and including a list of the instruments he was to take abroad.
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 6 Nov. 1790
Giving news, including an account of Mr Peacock's successes towards being named Senior Wrangler.
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 1791
Concerning his Cambridge examinations and his progress against Mr Peacock who was ultimately declared Senior Wrangler, with Gooch as Second Wrangler.
Also enclosing ranked lists of Wranglers and Senior and Junior Optimes [Mm.6.48: 13] and two copies of the tripos for the year 1791 (one translated) [Mm.6.48: 14-15].
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 1791
Giving news and an account of a journey to Cambridge.
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 1791
Giving news of Cambridge and of his plans to study Latin, Greek, French, Spanish and Italian during the voyage.